Life as a teenager is already a challenge. Life as a mute only adds to the chaos, but for Aubrielle Matthews, it’s just a regular day. Balancing being a gold medal gymnast, a social pariah, and backlash for her mutism is nothing new.

If that wasn't already enough, throw in Riverback Heights alum Lynx Peak.

Lynx is the golden boy who returns with some unfinished business. Despite his popularity, he faces demons from his past. On the outside, he’s handsome and rich with a carefree aura, but that’s just on the outside. Much darker and haunted things lie beneath. Lynx knew his return wouldn’t be a warm welcome, but he was shocked by all the changes in the town that never changes.

Can Brie and Lynx find the strength to overcome the poison that is Riverback Heights?

Will Lynx be able to right the wrongs of his past?

Can Brie find the voice the town stole from her? 

The Balancing Act was created by AZW, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

The Balancing Act

I felt like a queen before her royal subjects; that’s how many eyes turned to the dark green Durango as Lynx pulled up to the school.


This wasn’t the first time Lynx’s Durango was seen at the school. The only difference was the passenger, but they couldn’t know that. Could they?


Lynx got out of the car and walked around to my side, opening the door for me. He offered a hand and helped me out. This was the closest to royalty I would ever get.


The moment my hand collided with his, it seemed like time stopped, and the entire school’s attention was drawn to us. I hated being the center of attention. Before this town, I didn’t mind, but after what happened, attention only put me in a negative space.


He opened the back door, grabbed my book bag out, and tossed it on his shoulder. What was he doing? Did he intend to walk me to class or something? This was not in the arrangement.


Chapter 34: The Peak Brother’s